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Overview: Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN flight
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Flights from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $274 (€223) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest flight covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 3h 32m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€31)
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $274 (€223) |
Flights per day 33 |
Fastest flight 3h 32m |
Cheapest month January |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:30 PM |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€31)
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN
Showing times and prices for Apr 02
Cheapest price
$276
Average price
$418
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
375 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $418 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $276.
Fast flights
Of the 5 flights that leave Madison, WI for Minneapolis, MN onThu, Apr 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 375 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 6 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:00 PM16h22Madison, WI5:22 AMMinneapolis, MN$2761One-way0 transfers
9:58 PM3h42Madison, WI1:40 AMMinneapolis, MN$4301One-way0 transfers- 4:45 PM5h03Madison, WI9:48 PMMinneapolis, MN$4421One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM6h58Madison, WI6:58 PMMinneapolis, MN$4641One-way0 transfers
- 11:26 PM5h18Madison, WI4:44 AMMinneapolis, MN$4761One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM3h34Madison, WI2:34 PMMinneapolis, MN$4791One-way0 transfers
- 9:58 PM3h42Madison, WI1:40 AMMinneapolis, MN$4301One-way0 transfers
- 4:45 PM5h03Madison, WI9:48 PMMinneapolis, MN$4421One-way0 transfers
- 11:26 PM5h18Madison, WI4:44 AMMinneapolis, MN$4761One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM6h58Madison, WI6:58 PMMinneapolis, MN$4641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $274.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
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$430 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price |
8h 49m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 AA4961+AA1784 · AA2942 | 10:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h08 | 6:08 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4961+ AA4645 | 10:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 5h38 | 3:38 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4417 · UA5653 | 10:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h21 | 5:21 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4417 · UA1217 · UA397 | 10:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h35 | 5:35 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4417 · UA2469 | 10:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 5h25 | 3:25 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA3482 · UA3575 | 11:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 10h17 | 9:17 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5260 · UA2469 | 11:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 4h25 | 3:25 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5260 · UA467 | 11:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h26 | 7:26 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5260 · UA5653 | 11:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h21 | 5:21 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5260 · UA2301 · UA3575 | 11:00 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 10h17 | 9:17 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2286 · AA1198+ AA3464 | 11:15 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h01 | 7:16 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA4645+AA3464 | 11:15 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 4h23 | 3:38 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1409 · AA2140+AA3464 | 11:15 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 10h05 | 9:20 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2814 · AA2140+AA3464 | 11:15 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 10h05 | 9:20 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1538 · AA1198 | 11:30 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h46 | 7:16 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2480 · AA2942 | 12:00 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h08 | 6:08 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1580 · UA467 | 1:30 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 5h56 | 7:26 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1580 · UA1803 · UA732 | 1:30 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h11 | 9:41 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1580 · UA5653 | 1:30 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 3h51 | 5:21 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1580 · UA2298 | 1:30 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h38 | 9:08 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2360 · UA2076 | 2:00 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 11h38 | 1:38 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2360 · UA732 | 2:00 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h41 | 9:41 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4385 · AA4650 | 2:44 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h49 | 10:33 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4385 · AA4547 | 2:44 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 11h37 | 2:21 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4385+AA3390 | 2:44 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 9h23 | 12:07 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4430 · UA2298 | 3:05 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h03 | 9:08 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4430 · UA1935 | 3:05 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h38 | 10:43 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4430 · UA467 | 3:05 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 4h21 | 7:26 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA5647+AA4043 | 3:34 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h26 | 10:00 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA3654 · UA1888 | 3:48 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h45 | 12:33 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA3654 · UA2298 | 3:48 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 5h20 | 9:08 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA3654 · UA467 | 3:48 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 3h38 | 7:26 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA3654 · UA1935 | 3:48 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h55 | 10:43 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2032 · AA2533+AA3390 | 3:54 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h13 | 12:07 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2139 · AA2966+AA4547 | 4:24 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 9h57 | 2:21 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2139 · AA3103 | 4:24 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 5h55 | 10:19 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5257 · UA609 · UA2076 | 5:13 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h25 | 1:38 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA5257 · UA1935 | 5:13 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 5h30 | 10:43 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5257 · UA1888 | 5:13 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h20 | 12:33 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5257 · UA2298 | 5:13 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 3h55 | 9:08 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4556 · UA2005 | 7:44 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 7h16 | 3:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4556 · UA1888 | 7:44 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 4h49 | 12:33 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3794 · AA4002 | 8:03 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 9h10 | 5:13 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1218 · AA1635+AA3794 | 8:03 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h16 | 4:19 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA3390 · AA3794 | 8:03 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 4h04 | 12:07 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4547+AA3794 | 8:03 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h18 | 2:21 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3014 · AA2806+AA3794 | 8:03 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h52 | 4:55 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2229 · AA2806 | 8:27 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h28 | 4:55 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2229 · AA1489+AA4002 | 8:27 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 8h46 | 5:13 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2338 · UA732 | 9:15 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 24h26 | 9:41 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2338 · UA2076 | 9:15 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 28h23 | 1:38 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2338 · UA5763 | 9:15 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 18h34 | 3:49 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2338 · UA397 | 9:15 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 20h20 | 5:35 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA6028+AA5511 | 10:12 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h12 | 4:24 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA5630+AA1635 | 10:17 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 6h02 | 4:19 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA6039 · UA2005 | 10:55 PM Dane County Regional Airport | 4h05 | 3:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
| AA3953 · AA4002 | 1:24 AM Dane County Regional Airport | 3h49 | 5:13 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Minneapolis, MN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN can start from as little as $274 (€223) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN is $430 (€349) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN is 3h 32m to travel the 233 miles (375 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN leaves at 9:30 PM.
The cheapest month for a flight from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madison, WI and Minneapolis, MN including taking a bus, flight, and train.
Since neither Madison, WI nor Minneapolis, MN are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Madison, WI and Minneapolis, MN.
The best events to attend in Minneapolis, MN include:
- Minnesota State Fair, the largest state fair in the U.S. featuring a wide array of food, entertainment, and agricultural exhibits
- Twin Cities Jazz Festival, an annual celebration of jazz music with performances from local and national artists
- Holidazzle, a festive winter event in downtown Minneapolis featuring holiday lights, activities, and local vendors.
The best holidays to experience in Minneapolis, MN include:
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, pleasant weather and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for outdoor activities
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with fewer tourists and beautiful autumn scenery.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users.
The best season to visit Minneapolis, MN is Spring or Summer. The best weather to explore Minneapolis, MN is during May-September.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Minneapolis, MN, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and vehicle break-ins, especially in crowded areas and popular tourist spots. Common scams include individuals posing as charity collectors or offering unsolicited help with parking meters. It's advisable to stay aware of surroundings, avoid poorly lit areas at night, and use official transportation services to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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The major airport for departures in Madison is Dane County Regional Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dane County Regional Airport for your trip from Madison to Minneapolis.
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The major airport for arrivals in Minneapolis is Saint Paul International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Saint Paul International Airport for your journey to Minneapolis from Madison.
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